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Finding the Third Proportional to 10,316 and 15,033

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Solution

The third proportional to 10,316 and 15,033 is: 21,906.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316 : 15,033 = 15,033 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316/15,033 = 15,033/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316x = 15,033 × 15,033
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316x = 225,991,089
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,991,089/10,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.85

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